Jewish Treats
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07/13/2018
The Month of Av
The months of the Jewish year are called in the Torah by number only (the…
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07/13/2018
Use Hebrew Dates as Well
Do you know your Hebrew birthday? Try to find it on a Hebrew-English…
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07/12/2018
Does Life Begin at 40?
In 1932 Walter Pitkin published his popular self-help book, Life Begins at…
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07/12/2018
Punish Fairly
If and when we need to punish for bad action, try to make the punishment…
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07/11/2018
Sign Up for Role Modeling
Jewish Treats has addressed the issue of Arei Miklat, cities of refuge, in…
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07/11/2018
Always Show Willingness to Explain
Sometimes we need to explain ourselves better, because we were unclear or…
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07/10/2018
Herzl’s Vision of Haifa
International air travel today, especially in the “post 9-11 world” can be…
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07/10/2018
Thank Travel Industry Professionals
Despite the travails of travel, always make sure to offer gratitude to all…
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07/09/2018
Love in the Liturgy
Most people would identify prayer as a vertical endeavor: Mortals…
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07/09/2018
Verbalize Your Beliefs
It’s not sufficient to have beliefs; it’s best to verbalize them and act on…
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07/06/2018
Good Sense from Nikolsburg!
The Biblical phrase, “Love your fellow as yourself” (Leviticus 19:18)…
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07/06/2018
Seek Jewish Unity
Think of daily opportunities that manifest the idea that all of Israel are…
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07/05/2018
Campaigning From The Periphery Or The Center?
There’s an adage in American politics, that candidates win their party’s…
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07/05/2018
Lead By Consensus
When weighing candidates in a vote, ask yourself who can best lead by…
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07/04/2018
Maccabees In Africa In July?
Forty-two years ago today, on July 4, 1976, the Israeli military freed 106…
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07/04/2018
Honor America’s Value On July 4th!
Think about the old adage, “Freedom is not free” on this Independence…
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07/03/2018
The Antidote Of Baseless Hatred
The calendrical period between the Fast of the 17th of Tammuz and the Fast…
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07/03/2018
Seek The Positive
Next time you hear something about someone who hurt you, try to find a way…
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07/02/2018
The Three Weeks
“When Av enters, we must lessen our rejoicing,” declare the Talmudic sages…
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07/02/2018
Focus On The State Of Israel And Global Anti-Semitism
It’s hard to mourn over the Holy Temple’s destruction since no one alive…
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07/01/2018
The Tragedy of the Idol
Ever since Moses saw the Israelites dancing around the Golden Calf and…
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07/01/2018
Smashing the Tablets
The sages declare that five tragedies occurred on the seventeenth of…
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07/01/2018
On A Hot Fast
If you are fasting in hot summer weather, try to stay inside.
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06/29/2018
A Farewell Note
Dear Jewish Treats Reader, Ten years ago, on June 30, 2008, NJOP posted its…
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06/29/2018
The Fast of the 17th of Tammuz
Everyone knows about Yom Kippur. There are, however, several other fast…
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06/28/2018
Illegitimate
Today’s Jewish Treat starts off with a term that is sometimes considered a…
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06/28/2018
Without Judgement
No matter a person’s personal situation, he or she should be treated with…
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06/27/2018
The Great Rae Landy
To Rachel “Rae” Landy, nursing was far more than a job, it was a “calling.”…
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06/27/2018
Your Support
Help support organizations that are dedicated to preserving life,…
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